JBFC II

Which has been what supporting us has been like under every manager in this division (bar one season under GJ) since the 70's, here's hoping next season is different!

It was here, with post event entertainment for all involved!

We'll have to see. They've already faced punishment from UEFA, not sure how different the rules are for the Premier League, going to be interesting to see how it affects them if they are found guilty

If they've got into the position where they've had over 100 charges then that's poor management. I'd be astonished if none of the charges resulted in a punishment

They've released a load of unsold hospitality tickets for general sale. Probably waiting for those to go before announcing anything

Just have a look at their financial reports, for the 2023 year Man City had a payroll of £422 million, compared to the 331 million of Man United. I can link them here if you'd like. Not saying they aren't allowed investment, but it isn't disingenuous at all to say they are only challenging because of money. If it wasn't for the money they wouldn't be challenging. No other club has a payroll of over £400 million pounds. Chelsea are just poorly managed, that doesn't mean man City are well managed though, as all of these charges show. Also, please stop referring to them as 'City' we're on the wrong forum for that!

Man United spent roughly £90 million less on wages last season than City, so no, not exactly. The money Man City have spent is the key factor behind their success, look at where the club was 20 years ago compared to where it is now. That rise is due to finances and very little else. Of course, they've spent well (even if they've seemingly broken every rule in the book with FFP), but let's not pretend they'd be challenging if they didn't have the biggest budget in the league. They may have posted profits, but they've also got over 100 charges against them for financial fair play, which is hardly a good look Big crowd Game we should win End of the season Wurzels afterwards It's a guaranteed 0-0/0-1 match isn't it?

I'd be pretty confident Man City wouldn't be in the running for a fourth league title in a row if they spent a quarter of their £400 million pounds a year on wages to be honest... The point isn't invalid that these clubs have no difficulties when they can spend whatever they want on whoever they want and have 3rd teams who would be fighting for Europe

The issue with this is the cutthroat nature of it. If someone doesn't use their ST for three games due to holiday or illness, it feels harsh to rid them of their season ticket. There's no perfect scenario, I guess the current one at least gives more of a chance of the south stand being closer to full next season, which can only be a good thing

Don't the club have to keep a certain number of tickets back for pay on the day anyway? Let's say we have 22000 seats available for home fans, we'd probably be looking to max out at 18k season tickets and then leave the rest for general sale. The issue with the south stand was the number of unused season tickets. From what I heard, despite being sold out it was at around 60% capacity on average, the club had to do something. Season tickets are still of huge importance for a club like ourselves, can't see there coming a time in the near future where we won't have them

Rotherham and Stoke are two favourable fixtures in our race for 11th I agree! Oh wait, wrong City...

For reference, this is in the season ticket terms and conditions: 9. Permanent Seat Transfers 9.1 Permanent seat transfers made during the season will incur the following fees: 9.1.1 Reprint fee, this costs £10 per Season Ticket and applies to all Season Tickets which need to be reprinted. 9.1.2 Seat Move Admin Fee, This costs £10. Supporters are entitled to one move per season without incurring this Seat Move Admin Fee. 9.1.3 Upgrade Fee, if the Season Ticket Holder is moving into an area of a higher price the Season Ticket Holder will need to pay the difference between the two areas. Supporter Services will work out this cost on a pro-rata basis if the season has already started. No refund will be made for supporters moving into a cheaper area of the ground.

You are aware you can get a season ticket for less than £500 even without the South Stand being open for seat moves?

Was there for that one, one of the better away days with the Farm in recent years for sure! Have to hope Cribbs help us out v Larkhall, although tomorrow night will be tough before we even think about the weekend.

Tavistock is a must win. The goal difference that Mousehole have could be crucial, although Larkhall are poor on the road so the hope has to be that continues. Considering they could well get frome if they end up in the play offs, a positive result against them on Saturday is even more important